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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Julia Richardson is no fan of
marriage. A lifetime of watching her parents treat relationships like the flavor-of-the-month
has taught her that love is for fools and faith is for the naïve. Only one
thing deserves her dedication and faith—her career.

But suddenly her life is
thrown into a tailspin. She loses her job. Then her pregnant stepsister calls
her in a panic. The crisis has Julia returning to the small Southern town—and the
family—she's been avoiding for years. Before she knows it, Julia is pressed
into service running her stepsister’s wedding planning business.

Julia doesn’t know a garter from a garden hose, but now she must navigate
couples along the bumpy path down the aisle, despite wardrobe malfunctions, killer
bees, and plenty of near disasters. In the midst of it all, one man keeps a
cool head and it's none other than the widowed local minister Seth Graham. Julia’s
been running from love and everything spiritual for most of her life. If she
can find the courage to stop running, Seth could help her learn to trust in the
power of love, faith, and family, and Julia just might finds her very own “I
Do” moment.

What readers are saying:

"A truly fantastic debut
from a highly talented author!"

"… a beautifully
written, heart-warming story."

"… a great read. I
laughed and cried at the characters and all of the real life drama that went
on. I loved the fact that even in the midst of everything there was a strong
but subtle message of God's unconditional love."

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Betsy McClain left Legend, Tennessee two years ago, with a broken heart, a baby to care
for, and precious little else. She’s done well in the city, and so has daughter
LizBeth Ann. A heartfelt request from Dorothy McClain is the only thing that
could bring them back to Legend, even temporarily.

Mike McClain wants to get to know his only child, but Betsy isn’t cutting him
any slack. Good looks and the old McClain charm seem to be failing him. Betsy
is not the same love-struck girl he married, nor the girl who left Legend in a
flurry of anger and tears. But he’s changed too. Can’t she see that?

Mike is renovating the house where Betsy and LizBeth Ann are staying. Everyone
in Legend would like to see them get back together. The only thing standing in
the way is Betsy’s stubbornness…or is it Mike’s?

What readers are saying:

"This is a great read
that takes you on a heartfelt journey."

"Loved the Ladies of
Legend Series. Very well written… can't wait to read the next book!"

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Ella Martin’s always done
what she should. But has she lost touch with what she wants?

When she gets the call that her father and stepmother have been injured in a
freak accident, coming home to Green Pines to take care of them isn’t really
what she’d planned. She’s spent her life getting away from small-town Green
Pines. If ever there was a dying community in need of Ella’s expertise in
neighborhood revitalization, though, this is it.

She’s willing to give a shot at saving Green Pines, but things get complicated
when billionaire real-estate developer Covington Black moves in up the road. Sure,
she’s got a crush on him – who wouldn’t? But he’s just taken out an injunction
to keep her from picketing his construction sites, so when he starts romancing
her, he must be up to something. Whatever game he’s playing, she knows he’s
only going to break her heart.

Covington Black knows what he wants. He’s seeking solace in the only place he’s
ever been truly happy – his grandfather’s farm in Green Pines. He’s got big
plans for the place and he’s looking for a partner to share his dreams with. He
wants to believe Ella’s the one, and yet it seems like falling for her is the
one thing he shouldn’t have done.

A tender tale that hits the sweet spot at the intersection of family, community
and the love of your life.

What readers are saying:

"…a great read. Ms.
Koenings is a gifted author."

"This book has a lot of
things I like in a love story: action, fight for things you believe in, travel
and nature."

"It was fun getting to
know the characters in this book, their struggles to understand each other, and
resolving their differences. I look forward to reading more books by Milou
Koenings."

Monday, January 27, 2014

With a
wastrel brother and a treacherous former fiancé, Lady Nichola Westcott
hardly expects the dangerously seductive Scot who kidnaps her to be a
man of his word. Though Sir Alexander MacGruder promises not to hurt
her, Nichola's only value is as a pawn to be ransomed.

Enemies

Alexander's goal is to avenge his father's murder, not to become
entangled with the enemy. But his desire to keep Nichola with him, in
his home--in his bed--unwittingly make her a target for those who have
no qualms about shedding English blood.

Lovers

Now Nichola is trapped--by her powerful attraction to a man whose touch
shakes her to the core. Unwilling and unable to resist each other, can
Nichola and Alexander save a love that has enslaved them both?

Reviews:

"Cosby delivers a medieval battle-of-wills romance designed (for)
those who enjoy good repartee, 13th-century backdrop...and sensuality."~Romantic Times Magazine

"Finally!
At last! A bold, lusty Medieval! Diana Cosby is superbly talented.
HIS CAPTIVE is the beginning of a wonderful career." ~New York Times Bestselling author Cathy Maxwell

"Reading His Captive, I'm distinctly taken back to reading Voyager, my first Diana Gabaldon!" ~Kim Castillo

"Charming,
entertaining and romantic, Diana Cosby's debut novel, HIS CAPTIVE,
transports you to the rugged bens and glens of medieval Scotland,
captures your heart, and leaves you sighing for more wonderful tales
from this bright new voice in historical romance." ~Award-winning author Laurin Wittig

Thursday, January 23, 2014

No matter how much he drank, Gavin McAllister couldn't get the headline out of
his head. Just words. He was a writer, made his living with words. The impact
of the words directly correlated to the emotions of the reader. Words could be
twisted, knives to open up wounds long hidden. Maneuvered to evoke buried
nightmares. Bare the soul, expose the wound, and you had a best seller. Make them
laugh. Make them cry. Above all, make them feel something. He was an expert at
manipulating words for emotion.

But he'd seen the body.

It wasn't a story this time. This time it was personal. The demon of his
nightmares had no name, but now he knew where to look for him. Glade Springs
had secrets. And no one uncovered secrets better than Jacody Ives.

What reviewers are saying:

"The Gifts is a
supernatural mystery thriller...it was a fun
ride, and the suspense kept me wanting to know what happened next."

"I highly recommend this
book. I rarely give a book 5 stars, but this one was well…and I really hated to
put it down."

"Right from the very
first page I was hooked by this story. An excellent supernatural thriller. The
suspenseful story revolves around Gavin McAllister who has to use his psychic
abilities/dreams to save a girl and her mother."

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

A soda spilled, a notebook
drenched, a job ruined: so why was this the best day of Amanda's life? A water
bed, an alarm clock, and two red nipple light bulbs: had Gary really figured out a way to kill his wife and not get
caught? An impatient man and a woman who's never on time: would the cafe where
they met be the place where they said goodbye forever? These and other
questions will be answered in this collection of short stories. Sometimes romantic,
occasionally spooky, always fun!

What one reader had to say:

"All the stories were very
interesting and enjoyable. Since her first novel, Homesong, I have been reading
everything Ms. Crews writes. She is a very talented writer. I can't wait for
her next novel."

About this author: Raised in
a family of book lovers, Misha's mother first encouraged her to read by
offering to pay her two cents per page of 'Hop on Pop,' by Dr. Seuss. At first
Misha was happy just to be raking in the cash, but before long she traded the
pennies for the riches of the written word, and since that time she's seldom
been seen without a book in her hand, in front of her nose, or at the very
least in her purse!

Misha is married and is currently living and working in Northern Virginia. She welcomes messages about writing, reading,
workshops, ice cream, antique typewriters, stuff that make you laugh, etc., and
can be contacted via her website: http://www.MishaCrews.com

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Grace Elliot is falling
apart. Overwhelming tragedy has turned her world into a dark and lonely place.
Facing the pain and the ghosts is impossible. Hiding her secret behind a mask
of confidence and living a lie is the only thing she knows how to do. She's
alive...but not living.

Counsellor Ben Hardy is certain he can help Grace heal. Maybe it's a way to rid
himself of the demons haunting him from that one horrific night when his life
shattered.

When they meet, everything changes, and their pasts offer them a remedy to save
each other...until Ben's traumatic history threatens to destroy the trust
they've built.

Will the truth tear them apart? Or will it force them to understand the healing
power of forgiveness and love?

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Sometimes you want something
so badly you are willing to abandon everything you’ve ever known—including
yourself.

Eighteen years ago, Jaynee
Monroe married the man of her dreams, became the mother of four, and fulfilled
her career goals. About to turn forty, she senses something is missing from her
idyllic life. While Googling her name in an attempt tofindherself, she unearths something so
impossible, she contemplates her own sanity. Seeking answers, she embarks on a
journey to discover the truth, only to end up abducted by a deranged stranger
who insists on calling her Caycee.

Caycee took the road less
traveled. Rejecting a marriage proposal from the only decent man she ever knew,
she ventures to California to become famous. Eighteen years later, success has left
her alone and miserable. Attempting to locate her lost love on Facebook, she
discovers his infatuation with her. Not only does his presumed-dead wife have
Caycee’s uncommon middle name, it appears he has photo-shopped her face over
hers.

Never could Caycee and
Jaynee have imagined decisions they made years earlier would threaten not only
their lives but also their loved ones. Caycee must now reunite with the
southern gent she dismissed eighteen years ago and convince him to accompany
her to New
York
to locate his wife, the most important person in both their lives.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

He's back. The one guy she never wanted to see again. Her high school
indiscretion, Brent Moulton, has returned to Tyler,
Texas. Only Jennifer Riley knows the truth about that night
so long ago when she switched places with her twin sister, Julie, and gave her
virginity along with her heart, to her sister's boyfriend in the backseat of
his father's Mustang.

…they look alike.

Fifteen years later, life has thrown them back together. Will Brent realize he
slept with the wrong twin? Will he overcome his commitment issues and realize
that Jennifer just might be the right twin for him.

What reviewers are saying:

"…you won't be able to put this one down until you know how it all turns
out."

"...a fabulous book."

"This is a cute story
about twin sisters switching places. If you enjoy twin books, then you'll enjoy
this book. I'm looking forward to the other sister's book."

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Young divorcee Mary Bellamy
has left behind the Boston suburbs for a fresh start in tiny, affordable Lawson,
New Hampshire. She just wants to be left alone, but she's soon
coping with attentions from Arthur, an unhappily-married Episcopal priest who
would like to save her "heathen" soul – but is also susceptible to
more earthly temptations. Then there's Winslow, a handsome cop (and excellent
kisser) who confuses her by being in favor of gay rights, but opposed to sex
before marriage.

Mary's just beginning to open up to new romantic possibilities when a crushing
job loss, a surprise pregnancy, a scandalous secret, and a disintegrating ex
threaten her new happiness and everything else she has left. In this witty and
affectionate tale of small town life, Mary discovers that the connections we
make can result in terrifying risks ... as well as unexpected blessings.
Ten percent of the author's earnings for this title will be given to Feeding
America.

What readers are saying:

"Thoughtful, fast-paced,
addictive fiction."

"…an intelligent,
entertaining novel that faces the truth about life's difficulties without
descending into bleakness."

Thursday, January 9, 2014

"Ms. Mondello presents a
beguiling story that keeps you turning the pages...Truly a joy to read."
Susan Mobley - 4 STARS - ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE

Mandy Morgan swore she’d
never step foot in Texas again after Beau Gentry left her for life on the rodeo
circuit eight years before. But now her uncle’s heart is failing and she has to
convince him that surgery will save his life. She never dreamed the first thing
she’d see when she stepped off the plane would be her biggest nightmare...the
one man she’d never stopped loving.

Beau Gentry had the fever for
two things: the rodeo and Mandy Morgan. But for Beau, loving Mandy was
complicated by his father’s vendetta against her uncle. This led him to make
the hardest decision of his life and he can still see the bitterness and hurt
on Mandy’s face. All these years it has killed him to think Mandy had forgotten
him and moved as far away as possible from him. But now they’re back in Texas, and he’s going to do all he can to win back her love.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Tormented by his bastard
status, Devon Crane vows to find the signet ring that will prove he is the
legitimate heir to his father's estate. When the search leads to Sweden and the deathbed of his childhood friend, Princess
Thora-Lisa, Devon faces a new challenge: honor Thora-Lisa's last wish
by helping Brigitta, her maid, impersonate the princess and become a healthy
bride to Lisa's groom.

Brigitta and Devon are blindsided by an undeniable passion for each
other. But Brigitta's duty is to marry Erik Bjord and Devon
must discredit his loathsome "bastard" title.

Then Brigitta's careful masquerade is exposed by her betrothed, forcing Devon
to choose: legitimize his birth or protect Brigitta, the only treasure worth
claiming.
This book was a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee for Best
Historical Adventure.

What readers are saying:

"…a wondrous fairy tale. Get ready to be swept off your feet and into a
magical realm of mystery, adventure, deception, and timeless romance."
~Kathe Robin, Romantic Times Book Reviews

Monday, January 6, 2014

Rosie O'Hanlon wants
kids. Lots of kids. And she wants a man who'll value home, hearth, and a
horde of happy children as much as she does. But, hey, this is the 21st
century, full-throttle motherhood can be a tough sell at the best of times, and
right now she's sidelined by a neck brace due to some recent surgery. She
intends to kick start her search for the ideal father figure the minute the
brace comes off.

By day, Rosie is a technical writer; by night, she's an ink-stained scribe who
pens old-fashioned love letters for the romantic at heart. She'd kind of, sort
of, hoped LOVE LETTERS, INC. would help pay the groaning mortgage on her aging
house. Not happening. But she enjoys the letter writing too much to stop. She
particularly enjoys writing letters for Gardenia to her fiancé Kent Summerton.

The problem is Kent isn't engaged… to Gardenia or anyone else. Kent is the sexy-hot, very much single owner manager of a
prestigious local resort. Ambitious, organized, and over-scheduled, Kent is not amused by the anonymous letters he's receiving
from Gardenia. And when they become more and more explicit, he decides to track
Gardenia down and put a stop to her purple pen.

All roads lead to Rosie, who's not happy to learn she's been duped by Gardenia
into writing erotic spam. She's even less happy to be instantly attracted to
work-crazed Kent. With his green eyes, chiseled chin, and muscles in
all the right places, he might be calendar material, but
he's sooo not the man for her, and so-absolutely not the future
father of her many children. After all, a six-pack of abs doesn't trump family
values.

Rosie's right. Kent doesn't want a passel of kids. Kent wants a successful business, an organized life, and a
clean balance sheet. Kids? Time sucks and trouble. This he knows. Or thinks he
knows. But Kent doesn't know what trouble is, until he starts wanting
what he can't have—Rosie O'Hanlon.

What readers are saying:

"From that first
sentence, Love Letters, Inc was great fun to read."

"The characters are well
rounded and unique and the story is very well crafted. I would consider this a
great "slice of life" novel and would recommend it to anyone looking
for a nice read. All around tight editing and great story-telling."

Sunday, January 5, 2014

There are two things Boston detective Lacey Gardner knows about killing vampires.
Slicing off a head or a hit directly to the heart are the only surefire ways to
kill one. Silver is their Achilles heel. A vampire never wears silver.

When she meets bartender extraordinaire, Damon Harte, her heart does a
quickstep for the dark hunky guy. She's learned the hard way that having a love
interest in her line of work can be heart-wrenching. She's kept to herself for
years, but something about Damon captivates her and draws her to him. When she
learns Damon's devastating secret, she knows what she has to do: kill the man
who has stolen her heart.

What readers are saying:

"…an intense and amazing
story. I highly recommend if you like a paranormal romance that has you on the
edge of your seat." ~Lisa Markson

"The war between Damon
and Nic truly makes this book a fascinating read. If you love a good paranormal
romantic suspense, I highly recommend this one!" ~West Coast Book Lover

"…an awesome mix of
mystery, action, and romance. Lacey was a fierce, strong-willed leading
female..." ~Amanda

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Thomas
Duffy’s heart is hard, and he likes it that way. After 8 years as a
military doctor on a war-torn third world island, he’s learned that
caring too much will tear a man apart.

He hasn’t always been that
way. The little boy inside him–the one who spun wild fantasies about
rescuing beautiful girls from far away planets–still whispers to him
from within. He ignores that little boy.

But when something
crashes into the woods behind his Iowa farm, it’s that little boy who
compels him to go running out in the dead of night to investigate. And
when he finds that same little girl, all grown up and more beautiful
than ever, he can no longer doubt the truth. The fantasy of his
childhood was real. And the girl who fell from the stars is back.

What readers are saying:

"This book had it all, great romance, great conflict and enough humor to
keep me laughing.""This book made me laugh and cry. Another great book by Maggie Shayne."

Major Maggie Savannah, aka
Maggie-the-Mouth, is brash, brave and beautiful. She lives to beat the
bad guys via covert military operations. The last thing she wants is a
civilian TV personality as a partner.

But when an American
Senator's daughter is kidnapped by terrorists on a mysterious island,
Jack and Maggie must join forces to secure her rescue and, perhaps, save
the world.

“Romancing the Stone” meets “This Present Darkness”
in a romantic adventure of good versus evil. From the author of “Ain’t
Love Grand?,” “Devil Moon: A Mystic Romance,” and “Ever-Flowing Streams"
comes an action-packed tale enhanced with spiritual overtones.

Dana
Taylor’s books have recently been on the Movers & Shakers List, and
in the top Romance and Religion & Spirituality Bestseller Lists at
Amazon.

Reviews:

"I particularly enjoyed the snappy banter between the main characters,
Jack and Maggie - funny stuff.""...full of some of the best characters I've seen in ages and a refreshing
upgrade of the classic romance/thriller formula. Jack and Maggie join
forces to recover a kidnapped Senator's daughter, fighting an attraction
to each other rooted in a powerful intuitive connection. Taylor keeps
the action moving, the plot unpredictable, and the dialog authentic and
smart."

Thursday, January 2, 2014

‘Oh my God, what’s happening to me? After all
this time, please, not again!’

Jeanne Le Page is gripped by
fear and panic, struggling to breathe as the ferry arrives in Guernsey, the island she fled 15 years before when she was traumatised by a
family tragedy. Now she must return after her grandmother’s death.

Deeply unhappy after the
recent end of a long-term relationship, Jeanne has no desire to pick up her old
life on the island. Suffering traumatic amnesia after being involved in the
accident that killed her family, Jeanne has experienced nightmares for years.
The return to Guernsey triggers terrifying flashbacks. Can hypnosis help
Jeanne recover her memory? Or will the tragedy and ghosts from the past
continue to haunt her?

Someone on the island does
not want her to remember...

A contemporary story of love
and loss that will capture the reader’s imagination, Dangerous Waters will
appeal to fans of Women's Fiction. Author Anne Allen is inspired by a number of
writers, including Robert Goddard, Katie Fforde, and Mary Higgins Clark. A
comparison can be drawn to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by
Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

The tides of war have shifted. When all eyes turn south, Doctor Jonathan
Corbett finds himself once more thrust into the war’s turmoil. On
assignment from General Washington, the dashing doctor discovers his
mission has taken him straight into a conflict where the British are not
the only ones to be feared.

Rebekah Morse has no time to
contemplate the exploding war around her. Caught up as a pawn in a
deadly conspiracy, she finds her only hope lies with her old friend, but
things have changed since they last saw each other.

Yet destiny
has not intervened in their lives without cause. Rebekah’s strength,
courage, and breathtaking sensuality sets within Jonathan a desire he
swore never to feel again. When Rebekah’s life is threatened, Jonathan
is determined to save the stubborn woman whether she wants to be saved
or not. Now Jonathan and Rebekah must face the perilous threat
together—only to discover a passion they never imagined...

Praise for Kiss of Deceit

"... weaves together a fine tapestry of romance and history. With
intense emotion and passion the characters come alive on the page and
engage you from the opening chapters." ~Cynthia Vespia

"Hines creates very sympathetic characters in Rebekah, Jonathan, and
even Black Rory. I wasn't sure who I was rooting for to win Rebakah's
heart... Black Rory or Jonathan! I'd recommend this book for anyone
with an interest in the American Revolution, the deep South, or romance
literature." ~Wordwonk

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